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Oil-Dri Q2 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Strong Sales in B2B & Cat Litter

ODC reports 11% y/y sales growth in Q2, driven by strong B2B demand and cat litter expansion while paying down debt and boosting margins.

ODCNegative Net Change

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CPS Technologies Incurs Loss in Q4, Forecasts Growth in 2025

CPSH posts a Q4 loss but expects growth in 2025, with new contracts, higher backlog and expanding production capacity.

CPSHPositive Net Change

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Canterbury Park Posts Q4 Loss as Revenues Decline Y/Y Amid Competition

CPHC posts a Q4 loss as revenues fall 4.4% y/y due to casino competition. Management eyes cost control, new gaming options and real estate growth.

CPHCPositive Net Change

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Tredegar Stock Rises 8% on Narrower Y/Y Loss in Q4, PE Films Unit Aids

TG incurs a net loss in Q4, narrowing year over year due to the strong PE Films and Aluminum Extrusions segment, but faces headwinds from supply chain challenges.

TGPositive Net Change

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FOSL's Q4 Earnings Jump Y/Y on Cost Cuts, Stock Rises 20%

Fossil's Q4 earnings improve year over year with cost cuts and margin expansion despite weak consumer demand and sales decline from store closures and smartwatches.

FOSLPositive Net Change

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EML Shares Down 4% on YoY Decline in Q4 Earnings Amid High Costs

Eastern's Q4 earnings decline year over year on higher costs, but revenues grow, driven by strong demand for truck mirror assemblies and returnable packaging.

EMLPositive Net Change

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Summit Midstream Posts Q4 Loss, Eyes Growth With Acquisitions

SMC reports a wider y/y Q4 loss, revenue dip and EBITDA decline. It eyes growth through acquisitions and investments in 2025.

SMCPositive Net Change

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SandRidge Q4 Earnings Decline Y/Y, Strong Production Boosts Outlook

SD sees strong production growth in Q4. With no debt and solid cash reserves, the company remains focused on expansion.

SDPositive Net Change

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Willis Lease Finance Stock Down 9% Despite Q4 Earnings Rising Y/Y

WLFC posts strong Q4 earnings, driven by strong leasing demand and rising maintenance revenues. However, rising interest expenses pose a headwind.

WLFCNegative Net Change

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Genie Energy Q4 Earnings Dip Y/Y, Margin Pressures Persist in 2025

GNE's revenues decline 1.9% y/y in Q4 while net loss narrows. Retail energy expansion and solar investments shape its 2025 outlook.

GNEPositive Net Change

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AXR Earnings Rise in Q3, Stock Declines Amid Land Sale Slowdown

AMREP's Q3 fiscal 2025 earnings, but revenue falls as land sales slow down. Despite strong homebuilding growth, the stock declines amid market challenges.

AXRPositive Net Change

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NRP Q4 Earnings Drop Y/Y Amid Weak Coal, Soda Ash Prices

Natural Resource Partners' Q4 earnings fall as coal and soda ash prices decline. Strong cash flow and debt reduction efforts aid long-term financial stability.

NRPNegative Net Change

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IDT Stock Rises Following Strong Q2 Earnings and Higher Revenues

IDT records higher revenues, EPS and EBITDA in second-quarter fiscal 2025. The company boosts its dividend, expands its Fintech segment and ramps up share buybacks.

IDTNegative Net Change

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HURC Stock Falls Post Q1 Earnings Decline, Orders Dip Y/Y

Hurco records a wider loss and a sharp decline in orders in first-quarter fiscal 2025, despite a revenue increase driven by growth in the Americas and Asia Pacific.

HURCPositive Net Change

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WEYS Stock Down 7% Despite Q4 Earnings Rising Y/Y

Weyco's Q4 earnings rise year over year on lower freight costs while sales remain flat. Tariff risks and shifting consumer trends create challenges ahead.

WEYSPositive Net Change

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Omega Flex Stock Rises 8% Despite Q4 Earnings Falling Y/Y

OFLX sees lower Q4 earnings and sales but remains supported by a stable dividend and strong market position amid housing market challenges.

OFLXNegative Net Change

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AWRE Stock Gains Post Q4 Earnings Uptick, Recurring Revenues Decline

Aware's net loss narrows, while recurring revenue declines in fourth-quarter 2024. The new CEO outlines strategic priorities for 2025.

AWREPositive Net Change

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CIX Earnings Drop Y/Y in Q4 as Security Products Sales Decline

CompX International's Q4 earnings fall y/y on lower Security Products sales while Marine Components grow. Full-year revenues and profits decline.

CIXNegative Net Change

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Zacks March View on Equity Markets

We show you the Return on Equity charts for the Top 15 stocks in these 2 Utility sectors, selected by Market Capitalization.

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ZRS Chart of the Month

Info Tech (9.10) remains overpriced, at extreme valuations, still +47% over the median. That is the remaining AI froth factor. Factor in high tech mega-cap P/E multiples too.

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March Asset Allocation Guidelines

Returns are based on market-implied earnings growth rates looking out 3 to 5 years. In comparison, Wall Street consensus returns for large caps in the S&P 500 typically show a +10% blended return.

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March Sell-Side & Buy-Side Consensus at a Glance

"Bottoms-up" consensus on EPS growth for S&P 500 stocks? Outside consensus expects +14.0% EPS growth in 2026, +12.1% in 2025, and +10.4% in 2024.

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International: Update on Global Regions

Many U.S. corporations have a global presence, with assets and revenues in or from foreign countries. Therefore, certain global events can have a material effect on S&P 500 companies and overall index performance.

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VLGEA Q2 Earnings Rise 17% Y/Y on Pharmacy Sales, Stock Gains 2%

Village Super Market Q2 earnings rise 17% y/y, driven by digital and pharmacy sales. It faces margin pressure from higher promotions and product mix shifts.

VLGEANegative Net Change

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Armanino Foods Posts Y/Y Q4 Earnings Rise, Expands Stock Buyback Plan

Armanino Foods posts record Q4 sales and profits, boosts stock buyback to $12 million, and maintains growth momentum despite industry slowdown concerns.

AMNFPositive Net Change